Chimichurri … chim-EE-churrrrrrrr-EE … chiiimmmmm-ee-CHURY …CHIM-ee-CHEW-ree. It dances on your tongue, and just wait until you taste it!

No! It has nothing to do with Mary Poppins flying around England, hanging on the end of a silly umbrella!

Chimichurri is perhaps one of the most recognizable culinary exports of Argentina. Usually used as a sauce for various meats. It can, however, be used in many other applications. Think of it as general condiment much like ketchup, though always fresh and with a lot more flavor.

Ingredients:

Since this is “Universal” Chimichurri the ingredient list is rather vague, giving only a general idea of what to use. Feel free to experiment, add a little bit of this, take away a little of that.

A big bunch of green stuff (weeds)

Cilantro

Parsley

Basil

Arugula

Green Onions

Smelly stuff

Garlic

Onion

Hot spicy stuff

Jalapeno

Serrano

Habanero

Cayenne

Sour/Acid stuff

Lemon juice

Lime juice

Some type of Vinegar

Oily Stuff

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Quaker State 10W40 (maybe not)

Extras

Herbs

Spices

Salt

Pepper

Bell Pepper

Directions:

Toss everything into a blender or food processor, blend until ingredients are well mixed. Make as chunky or smooth as you would like, I prefer a smooth sauce.

Notes:

This is a sauce that can be different every time you make it. Find proportions that work for you then refine it with each new batch.